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CUSD’s Bond Measures: An Investment Worth Making by Marv Sherrill

GUEST OPINION: By Marv Sherrill CUSD’s Bond Measures: An Investment Worth Making I started my teaching career at San Clemente High School in 1970. I…

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Dana Point ROCKS: In One Year, Out the Other

By Anthony Small It’s a new year, and there’s so much to look forward to in 2020 and lots to be thankful for from last…

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CUSD’s Newest Bond Tax Attempts: An Expensive Bad Idea by Craig Alexander

GUEST OPINION: By Craig Alexander CUSD’s Newest Bond Tax Attempts: An Expensive Bad Idea! For the March 3, 2020 ballot, Capistrano Unified School District is…

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GUEST OPINION: William Green, President of South Coast Water District Board of Directors

Collaboration, Transparency, Analysis Keys to Public Service William Green, SCWD Board President The South Coast Water District Board of Directors held a meeting recently at…

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Bartlett Bulletin: The County of Orange is Open for Business

By OC Board of Supervisors Chairperson Lisa Bartlett Happy Thanksgiving! The County of Orange owns almost 3,000 parcels of land, including park land, flood control…

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Dana Point ROCKS: Summer Ends, But the Music Continues

Guest Opinion: Anthony Small This Sunday, August 18, from 3 to 6:30 p.m. at Sea Terrace Park, is the “End of Summer Luau” at…

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In Good Business: Chamber Launches Candidate Boot Camp for Region by Bev Jorgensen

By Bev Jorgensen The Dana Point Chamber of Commerce will host their inaugural “Candidate Academy” the first four Wednesdays in October 2019 for up…

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Bartlett Bulletin: County Resources to Prepare for Disaster

GUEST OPINION: Bartlett Bulletin by OC Supervisors Chairperson Lisa Bartlett County Resources to Prepare for Disaster Southern California got a wake-up call on Fourth of…

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Guest Opinion: In Good Business by Bev Jorgensen

Chamber Representing Business before Government On Friday, Feb. 22, Dana Point Chamber of Commerce leaders had the opportunity to sit down with Congressman Mike Levin,…

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Guest Opinion: Community, Sustainability, Prosperity by Hoiyin Ip

How Do the Homeless Spend Valentine’s Day? Don’t laugh. When I went to a homeless center for the first time, I was surprised how much some wanted to…

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Dana Point ROCKS by Anthony Small: 2019 Is On the Scene

Dana Point ROCKS by Anthony Small 2019 Is On the Scene Many people share their resolutions or predictions for the new year, but I’d like…

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Our Home Port: An Open Letter to Dana Point Harbor by James Lenthall

Our Home Port: An Open Letter to Dana Point Harbor By James Lenthall We’ve just closed one of the most remarkable and transformative years in our…

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Dana Point ROCKS by Anthony Small: Driftwood Festival

Driftwood Festival: Ohana’s Country Cousin Honors Veterans, Creates Community On a gorgeous Sunday afternoon last weekend, Doheny State Park was filled with country music fans…

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